Shades of Black (無作為魔, Mu sakui ma?, lit. Random Magic) is a recurring ability in the Final Fantasy series.
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Final Fantasy XII[]
Shades of Black is a Technick that casts a random Black Magicks spell for no MP cost and ignores the Silence status. It can cast spells which are yet to be obtained. Its major drawback is that the player has no control of the spell that will be cast on the target. The Charge Time is longer than normally casting a spell.
In the Zodiac versions, Shades of Black can be used by the job classes Foebreaker, Monk, Bushi, Shikari, Archer and Uhlan. Shikari and Foebreaker must first acquire the license for the Esper Adrammelech and Cúchulainn respectively. Shades of Black is a new Technick used by Larsa, replacing Telekinesis from the original version.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
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Etymology[]
Shades refer to subtle variations on a concept, referencing the many varieties of Black Magick that this Technick can cast.